Leegangju is a high-quality weak soju that was enjoyed in upper-class society during the Joseon Dynasty and mainly came down from Jeolla-do and Hwanghae-do.
The name "Leegang" was named because traditional soju contains pears and ginger, and is considered one of the three major masters of Joseon Dynasty along with Gamhongro and Jukryeokgo, and it was a family custom to make traditional liquor and Leegangju that always served them
